While talking to some folks in Rome, a friend pointed out something about the United States worthy of mention. Keep in mind, that I believe my beloved country is trying to mix religion and patriotism: a recipe for destruction.

My friend said that while everyone is talking and preaching about praying for the troops, no one is teaching love your enemies.Luke 6: 27 – 36 talks about love for your enemies, certainly this would extend to possibly praying for them as well.

Think about it: this great so-called Christian nation of ours misses the message. Even Jesus said that it was easy to love those that love you back, but where are the preachers calling for loving our enemies? Instead there is a barrage of “Pray for the Troops”.

I had to think about this one, myself, and felt ashamed for not seeing this simple truth.